Shostka city, Ukraine

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Shostka features Today, Shostka has several plants of food industry (bred-, milk- and meat-making). Also, military and wood-working industries are presented. The plant “Impulse” specializes in the armament production. It is one of the most strategically important plants of Ukrainian Ministry of Defense. The situation is the same with the plant “Zvezda” - it is the only plant in Ukraine producing armament for artillery and tanks. Among the main places of interest are: The Memorial to Soviet Soldiers; The Nativity Church; St. Vladimir Church.

Shostka started out as a village at the beginning of the 17th century for  Ukrainian Cossacks  which were based there. In 1739, a  gunpowder  factory was built there. Since that time Shostka was one of the most important gunpowder suppliers in the  Russian Empire . In 1893, a branch of a nearby railroad line was built. Shostka was granted  municipal rights  in 1920. In 1931, a film factory was built in Shostka which was one of the main suppliers of cinema and photo film in the  USSR .

Shostka city, Ukraine The city of  Sumy oblast . Shostka overview Shostka  is a town located in  Sumy region  of Ukraine. It is standing on the Shostka River (the Desna River tributary). Shostka is known as the “homeland” of the  Mousekewitz family  from “An American Tail” animated movie. Population - 78,400 (2014). Area code - +380 5449; postal code - 41100. Local time in Shostka city is  November 7, 9:09 am  (+2 UTC). Shostka city flag Shostka city coat of arms